LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River
PoorPosted for loadCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 071008101204221
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 624 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,767
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,767 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,243 by 2043. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River carry?
About 14,767 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River?
The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0378 over W Fork Calcasieu River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.